== About ==
We're holding a free Code4Lib Northern California (NorCal) regional meeting & unconference on '''August 10, 2017'''. This meeting will be held at '''Lathrop Library, Room 282, Stanford University'''(518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305).
The day will be a mix of planned and impromptu sessions, workshops, lightning talks, and break-outs. We welcome all participants and folks with any interest in Code4Lib Community and/or library technology.
== Schedule & Call for Sessions ==
Use We want this event to be a mix of both unconference-influenced sessions. This can help bring folks together to work, learn and play, but also frame the interactive schedule work (linked belowand play) to view being done. Below is our general schedule for the proposed Code4Lib NorCal 2017 Event, but you’re encouraged to read and prepared sessionsadd your ideas, proposals, express interest in breakouts, sign or comments to [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2WB1G9X4ejP1DdvabUP9asiVOy6OyRWfR61anooDik/edit?usp=sharing our interactive Schedule Google Doc] * 8 - 9 AM: Space Setup* 9 - 9:45 AM: Breakfast (on your own) / General Free Time* 9:45 - 10 AM: Full Group: Introductions* 10 - Noon: Full Group: Lightning Talks* Noon - 1:30 PM: Lunch (on your own)* 1:30 - 2:45 PM: Break-outs* 2:45 - 3 PM: Transition / Break* 3 - 4:15 PM: Break-outs* 4:15 - 4:30 PM: Transition / Break* 4:30 - 5 PM: Full Group: Wrap-up & Planning Code4Lib NorCal Going Forward* 5 - 6 PM: Tear down We are currently calling for a folks to propose lightning talktalks, workshops, or informal breakout sessions. You can propose your own any of these in our schedule document, linked to below. The interactive schedule will have any proposed sessions, a place to express interest in breakouts, and our list of lightning talks! Explanations of the format and mix of impromptu and prepared sessions can be found in that interactive schedule. There will be a chance to propose a few limited sessions at the event as well. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2WB1G9X4ejP1DdvabUP9asiVOy6OyRWfR61anooDik/edit?usp=sharing Interactive Schedule Google Doc]
[ interactive schedule doc ]
== Registration Link ==
We still have plenty of room for the event, so will be leaving the registration open until the day before. Join us! Please register [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeziGtWbsA2FqxD5W_D6xmMnVGCK9LT-6zOdO_Em-qKk317_Q/viewform here]. Note that registration is free, but we do have a few requests:
# you will be expected to follow the Code4Lib NorCal Code of Conduct;
# if you are unable to attend, please let us know so we can keep our numbers up to date;# we will close registration 1 week before the event or when we hit our maximum registration number (whichever occurs first) so register now!.
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== Schedule Getting to + around Stanford ==
We want this event to be a mix of both unscheduled and impromptu sessions as well as prepared workshops and presentations. This can help bring folks together to workThere are helpful maps, learn and playtravel directions, parking options, but also frame the work (and play) being donepublic transit options for getting to the Stanford University campus listed here: https://visit.stanford.edu/plan/index.html Some parking-specific information is also here: https://transportation.stanford.edu/parking/purchase-a-parking-permit/visitors
Below is In particular, note that the general schedule for Stanford University campus has a free campus bus system: the Code4Lib NorCal 2017 Event[http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/ Marguerite Shuttle], but you’re encouraged to read and add your ideaswhich also connects with the Palo Alto Transit Center (the Palo Alto Caltrain stop), proposals, interesta few stops in front of Lathrop Library, or comments to as well as other places on campus. Use the interactive schedule in the linked Google Documentlink to find maps, timetables, and other information on this free shuttle.
Stanford University's Parking and Transportation Services office recommends Zoute ([https://itunes.apple.com/app/zoute/id836348718?ign-mpt=uo%3D5 iPhone/iPad], [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= Getting me.zoute&hl=en Android]) for integrated, offline access to + around schedules for BART, Caltrain, Muni, SamTrans, VTA, and the Stanford Marguerite Shuttle. === Map of the Stanford Campus & Lathrop Library: === We are meeting in room 282 of Lathrop Library (518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305). See a map that also has a few food options and transportation spots listed here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=10k2vW0_FPuAnQsCYHzxcK-iKfdw&usp=sharing == Other Logistics ==
Here is We will only be serving some information to get to Stanford:coffee and tea during the morning or afternoon breaks of the event. Breakfast, Lunch, and other food options are own your own. Check the map for recommendations nearby for coffee and food.
Here is a map of the Stanford Campus for getting to Lathrop Libraryoffers guests Eduroam as well as Stanford Visitor wifi. You can see more details about that here: https://uit.stanford.edu/service/wirelessnet/access
Note: For the Marguerite buses are free lightning talks and break-outs, we will try to ride on the Stanford campus have projectors, screens, whiteboards, and common project<=>laptop (include a link mostly hdmi) connections available for folks to the bus maps use. Please bring your own adapter if you have something odd and schedules)may want to project your screen.
== NorCal Event & Planning Contacts ==
If you have any questions or concerns about this meeting, you can contact us:
* on the #norcal channel on the [http://code4lib.org/slack Code4Lib Slack];* on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/code4lib-norcal Code4Lib NorCal Google Group];* or email [mailto:cabeer@stanford.edu Chris Beer ] and [mailto:cmharlow@stanford.edu Christina Harlow ] directly.
If you would like to help with planning, thank you! We are keeping all planning information, confirmed details, and participation steps is in this open Google document: